Optical Module Circuit Assembly for Slim Image Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern electronic devices face challenges in achieving slim and stable designs while supporting optical functions like image stabilization and zoom adjustment, as well as accommodating a variety of modules due to incompatibilities among motors providing these functions.
Innovation Solution
An optical system with a first optical module, a circuit assembly, and a flexible portion that allows movable connections between input and output terminals, utilizing a driving assembly to adjust optical elements for different photography requirements, and a protective frame to enhance stability and simplify circuit design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If optical elements with longer focal lengths are installed to achieve better imaging performance, then optical quality is improved, but device thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system is divided into multiple independent optical modules, each with its own driving assembly. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently for thinness while maintaining overall optical performance through coordinated operation of multiple modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single long-focal-length lens arrangement (one-dimensional optimization) to a multi-module system where optical elements can be positioned at different depths and angles (multi-dimensional optimization), achieving better imaging performance without increasing overall device thickness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple motors are added to support optical image stabilization, zoom adjustment, and light intake control, then functional versatility is improved, but device complexity and incompatibility issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each optical module is designed with a standardized interface and can perform multiple functions (imaging, stabilization, zoom) through different positioning configurations. The universal module design eliminates the need for separate specialized motors for each function, reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses dynamically controllable optical modules that can adjust their position and orientation in real-time to achieve different functions. This dynamic adaptability replaces the need for multiple static motor systems, simplifying the overall structure while providing diverse optical capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized interface is implemented to improve compatibility among optical modules, then adaptability is improved, but control circuit design complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuits for multiple optical modules are merged into a unified control system that manages all modules through standardized interfaces. This consolidation reduces the number of separate control circuits needed and simplifies the overall control architecture while maintaining full compatibility across different module types.
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AI summary
An optical system is provided, including a first optical module and a circuit assembly. The first optical module is for carrying a first optical element. The circuit assembly is for electrically connecting an external circuit. The circuit assembly includes an input terminal, an output terminal, and a flexible portion. The input terminal and the output terminal are movable relative to each other. The input terminal is movably connected to the output terminal via the flexible portion. The input terminal is at least partially fixedly connected to the first optical module.